Barkot Population
As per the 2011 Census, Barkot Tehsil has a population of 72.89 k (72,887) with 36.97 k (36,965) males and 35.92 k (35,922) females.The sex ratio in Barkot is 972, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barkot Tehsil is 9.54 k (9,540) which is 13.09% of Barkot Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barkot Tehsil is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Barkot Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Debagarh District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Barkot Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Barkot Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 80.71 k (80,709), indicating a 10.73% increased from Barkot's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 40.73 k, and the estimated female population is 39.98 k.
Barkot Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Barkot Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 81.21 k (81,209), projecting a 11.42% increased from Barkot's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 40.97 k, and the estimated female population is 40.24 k.
Barkot Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Barkot Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 71.57 k (71,568), accounting for 98.19% of the Barkot Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 36.30 k (36,300), and the Hindu female population is around 35.27 k (35,268).
Barkot Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Barkot Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 1.09 k (1,093), accounting for 1.5% of the Barkot Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 532 (532), and the Christian female population is around 561 (561).
Barkot Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 71,568 | 98.19% |
| Christian | 1,093 | 1.5% |
| Religion not stated | 109 | 0.15% |
| Muslim | 89 | 0.12% |
| Sikh | 22 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 5 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBarkot Urban Population
The Urban population of Barkot Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Barkot total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Barkot Rural Population
The Rural population of Barkot Tehsil is 72.89 k (72,887), with 36.97 k (36,965) being males and 35.92 k (35,922) being females, making up 100% of the Barkot total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 972 females for every 1000 males.
Barkot Literacy Rate
Barkot Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.37% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barkot Tehsil is 80.5 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barkot Tehsil is 62.03 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Barkot Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Barkot Tehsil, it is around 71.37%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barkot
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.37 | 80.5 | 62.03 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 71.37 | 80.5 | 62.03 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Barkot
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 71.26 | 80.4 | 61.91 |
| Christian | 77.31 | 86.02 | 68.99 |
| Religion not stated | 77.11 | 86.36 | 66.67 |
| Muslim | 81.33 | 87.04 | 66.67 |
Barkot Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barkot Tehsil is 15.70 k (15,702) with 7.94 k (7,935) males and 7.77 k (7,767) females, which is 21.54% of Barkot Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Barkot Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barkot Tehsil is 21.95 k (21,953) with 11.02 k (11,024) males and 10.93 k (10,929) females, which is 30.12% of Barkot Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 992 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barkot
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 972 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 972 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Barkot
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 972 |
| Christian | 1055 |
| Religion not stated | 759 |
| Muslim | 509 |
Barkot Area & Households
The Total Area of Barkot Tehsil is 639.46 Square KM, with a population density of 114 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Barkot Tehsil are 189.The Total Number of households in Barkot Tehsil are 18.83 k(18,830).
Barkot Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Barkot Tehsil, there are about 41.75 k (41,753) workers, making up nearly 57.28% of the Barkot Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 22.48 k (22,483) are male workers, and about 19.27 k (19,270) are female workers.
Barkot - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 80.71 k (80,709) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 81.21 k (81,209) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 81.64 k (81,643) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 82.03 k (82,026) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 82.41 k (82,411) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 82.80 k (82,795) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 83.18 k (83,180) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 83.49 k (83,494) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 83.76 k (83,758) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 84.02 k (84,024) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 84.29 k (84,287) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 84.55 k (84,553) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 84.82 k (84,817) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Barkot Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 84.82 k (84,817), with a male population of 42.61 k (42,611) and a female population of 42.20 k (42,203). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Barkot Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.